Alexandra Gillespie is a freelance journalist who covers scuba diving, underwater wildlife, and travel. Her work has appeared in media outlets including Outside, National Geographic, Scuba Diving, and NPR. She previously worked with the research team at “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” as well as on the production of “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” and “The Opposition with Jordan Klepper.”
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Cherry blossom season doesn’t have to mean jostling through city spaces with a selfie stick. These cherry blossom hikes—from Japan to the Himalaya—combine spring blooms and crowd-free scenic trails.
Sunshine, sandy beaches and teal tides—this state’s shores deliver tropical vibes with no customs line
We talk to Ocean Ramsey, the marine conservationist whose polarizing shark encounters are the subject of a new Netflix doc
Fifty years after 'Jaws' terrified the world, shark activists are reframing how we see the ocean’s top predator. But is shark-friendly content correcting fear or fueling danger?
Shocking revelations in 'Titan: The OceanGate Disaster' expose how corporate ambition and ignored warnings led to catastrophe—and why this tragedy still grips us years later.
Ready for the ultimate nocturnal thrill? Experience glowing waves, firefly forests, and more with these breathtaking bioluminescence tours.
As a former editor at Scuba Diving magazine, I've traveled to many islands. These are my absolute favorites for outdoor recreation.
From California to Belize to Australia—at these spots you'll experience thriving intact coral reefs, colorful (and big) fish, and the trip of a lifetime. Our diving expert reveals her favorites.
Bikes, skis, and tents can be a costly commitment. With that in mind, brands like Evo, Fjällräven, and L.L.Bean have designed outdoor trips where you can demo top-end equipment for days or weeks at a time.
’Tis the season of airline sales, but figuring out just how and when to get the best deal is complicated. We’ve gathered advice from experts on ways to score the lowest ticket prices to travel the world.
In an exclusive interview with Outside for a story last year, Stockton Rush, the CEO of OceanGate and the pilot of the missing Titanic submersible, explained the reasons behind his costly expeditions, why he included paying tourists, and why ocean exploration was worth it
We’ve found seven tourism operators to help you dine off the eaten path, at home and abroad
From tropical beaches to wildlife-watching outposts, we’ve rounded up the perfect campsites to escape the cold-weather blues
Travel to earth’s final frontiers is more possible than ever before, with exciting plans on the horizon. The question today isn’t whether you can actually get there anymore, but whether you can afford it.